Step inside and it becomes unmistakably clear why Adept Consumer Testing has become a facility of choice for qualitative research and data collection in Los Angeles.
This is a service-first organization dedicated to providing clients with the finest research essentials available. Warm and inviting, yet technologically affluent, the Adept facilities present a comfortable, well equipped environment to conduct business. Run by a knowledgeable and personable staff and guided by the visionary leadership of founding principal Mark Tobias, Adept has been able to attract a diverse client base - from local businesses to worldwide corporations - and establish many long-term relationships.
With their desirable qualitative facilities, turnkey service and unparalleled professionalism, Adept has set a standard for sophistication and innovation in facility planning, new methodologies and technologies and will continue to do so well into the future.
Mark Tobias
CEO / Founder
Mark is a founding partner of Adept Consumer Testing. Since 1980 he has played an active role in both strategic and tactical functions of the company. Today although less active in the day-to-day operations he is still very inspirational in the company's growth and direction for the future. He is the key strategist and visionary embracing new technology and keeping Adept Consumer Testing on the cutting edge in our field. Mark has a B.S. in Marketing Management from Bentley College in Boston. He has also completed post-graduate work in Marketing from Bentley, Boston University and the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, Mark is PRC Certified - Expert (a MRA/Industry certification).
G. Scott Baker
President
Scott became President in 2009 of Adept Consumer Testing. He originally joined the firm in 1998 as a Project Director with a background in marketing research and advertising. Over the years, he has participated in all related aspects of the research process, from facility management to quantitative and qualitative project design and implementation. Today Scott deals with client relations, business development, day-to-day operations of the company and staff, project management and maintaining the quality and reputation Adept has established over the years. He is an active member and volunteer of the Marketing Research Association (MRA), Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group (PMRG), American Marketing Association (AMA) and has served on both national and local committees and boards. Scott received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of South Florida as well as continuing education credits from New York University and University of South Florida. In addition, Scott is PRC Certified - Expert (a MRA/Industry certification).
Franchesca Capobianco
Project / Field Director
Franchesca joined Adept Consumer Testing in 1996 after several years of working in the Entertainment Industry. Over the years she has worked as a Facility Manager and has moved into a role as Project Director/Field Director. With years of Field Management experience for a major TV Network she came to Adept with extensive knowledge and know-how! Franchesca's true passion is Entertainment but is seasoned in the most intricate of projects from Technology to Business-to-Business to Healthcare. Franchesca received her B.A. in Theater at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
John Draper
Project / Field Director
John joined Adept Consumer Testing in 2011 after 12 years of being self-employed as the owner of DMS Research. Being no stranger to marketing research, he has worked with many long-standing clients and companies that he hopes to continue to work with at Adept. John's interest is Business-to-Business, Pharma/Healthcare and Consumer projects. He's a trained Burke moderator as well as a member of QRCA and will pitch in as needed with interviewing or moderating if requested. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and M.B.A. studies at University of Tampa.
John Russell
Project / Administrative Director
John came to Adept Consumer Testing in 1998 with an extensive management background in customer service. Rising in the ranks of Adept's Call Center to eventually become our Call Center Director. John gained further management experience in our facility prior to joining our team of Project Directors in 2006. Currently he oversees several executive administrative functions in addition to his project work.
Daniele Loprieno
Project / Field Director
Daniele joined Adept Consumer Testing in 2007 after completing her B.A. in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University. Since then she has worked in a variety of roles for Adept from call center management to off-site fieldwork including executive interviewing. During her time at Adept she received her M.A. with an emphasis in qualitative interviewing from California State University in Northridge. Using her academic and work experience in her role as Project Director she manages many of our consumer, medical and online research projects as well as off-site clinics.
Leah Lewis
Call Center Director
Leah joined Adept in 2000 and has worked in various departments over the years. She began as a recruiter and advanced to management positions in both the call center and database departments. Leah gained additional experience assisting our team of Project Directors, preparing her for her next position as the Call Center Manager/Project Manager. With time she then took on her current position as Adept's Call Center Director. Leah studied Marketing at California State University, Northridge.
Danielle Hayden
Call Center Manager
Danielle started at Adept Consumer Testing in 2010 as a Call Center Supervisor and soon thereafter promoted to Call Center Manager in 2011 due to her acute attention to detail and excellence. In 2013 she has moved into the role of Research Manager / Manager where she is working closely with the Project Team on a variety of research initiates. She has a B.S. from Western Kentucky University.
Katelyn Blockinger
Client Services Coordinator
Katelyn started with Adept Consumer Testing in 2012 as an administrative assistant and qualitative assistant. She quickly excelled to client services with her strong background in customer service. She oversees all aspects of client services for the company. Her meticulous attention to detail and upbeat personality is found refreshing and a valuable asset to all of our clients.
William Davis
Facility Manager
William has been with Adept Consumer Testing since 1987. He has successfully applied his knowledge of qualitative research and technology throughout our facilities over the years. Currently William oversees all logistics in our Beverly Hills facility.
Rene Guerrero
Facility Manager
Rene has been with Adept Consumer Testing since 1997. With an extensive customer service background, Rene has successfully applied his knowledge of technology throughout our facilities over the years. Currently, Rene oversees all logistics in our Encino facility.
Mai Ebbets
Facility / Dial Manager
Mai has been with Adept Consumer Testing since 2001. Over the years she has worked and managed several departments and currently co-manages our qualitative facilities. Mai is also our trained dial technician for local projects in one of our Los Angeles facilities or for any off-site location. Her upbeat personality and know-how is a perfect fit for working with internal and external clients.
Imagine - one phone call to set up a qualitative project in several cities. One phone call to check status during the project. One phone call to make a change or make requests in all the markets. And best of all - one bill at the end of the project.
"Just let Adept do it!" Adept Consumer Testing has the capability to field and manage your qualitative projects nationally or internationally. One phone call is all it takes to set the wheels in motion. They'll construct a bid for the entire project, write screeners, check facility availability, and oversee the entire recruiting process.
Essentially, Adept becomes your research field department. Whether your need is constant or occasional, they are here to help. If you are an independent and find yourself crunched from time to time, an ad agency needing assistance, or an end user who needs sporadic help - lean on Adept. Even if your requirements are more long-term in nature, there's always a solution to be found at Adept.
See how smooth things can run when you rely on the professionals at Adept Consumer Testing. Join the long list of satisfied clients who let Adept do it! References are available upon request.
Adept Consumer Testing, Inc. is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our respondents and our research clients. Information collected is solely used for research purposes, not for solicitation or sales. We will never sell or disclose your name or personally identifiable information to another party without your consent. To ensure that employees and sub-contractors of Adept Consumer Testing, Inc. are aware of and adhere to our privacy policies, they are required to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.
